Harvested From Africa's Lowest Point — Lac Assal Salt by Red Sea Commodities Group
Red Sea Commodities Group
Harvested From
Africa's Lowest Point
A rare mineral salt drawn from Djibouti's Lac Assal — one of the world's most saline lakes, sitting 155 meters below sea level. Purity forged by geology. Flavor shaped by the continent.
Origin
Born at the Bottom
of a Continent
Lac Assal sits 155 meters below sea level in Djibouti — the lowest point in Africa and one of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth. Its mineral-rich brines, shaped by volcanic geology and relentless equatorial sun, produce a salt unlike anything else in the world.
Red Sea Commodities Group was founded to bring this extraordinary ingredient to chefs, wellness seekers, and specialty food lovers everywhere.
The Collection
Three Expressions of One Extraordinary Lake
Lac Assal Fine Mineral Salt
Finely ground for everyday cooking and finishing. Its clean, bright salinity and trace minerals elevate everything from vinaigrettes to roasted vegetables.
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Lac Assal Coarse Crystal Salt
Large, luminous crystals perfect for grilling, curing, and tableside finishing. The bold mineral character stands up to red meats and aged cheeses.
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Lac Assal Fleur de Sel
Delicate hand-harvested flakes that dissolve on the palate. The finishing salt of choice for pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and fine dining kitchens.
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The Difference
Why Lac Assal Salt
155m
Below Sea Level
The lowest point in Africa, producing uniquely concentrated mineral brines found nowhere else on Earth.
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Naturally Mineral-Rich
Elevated magnesium, calcium, and potassium content from ancient volcanic geology — a mineral profile shaped over millennia.
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Sustainably Harvested
Traditional harvesting methods that respect the lake's natural ecosystem and the communities that have worked its shores for generations.
For Professionals
For Chefs & Food Professionals
A finishing salt with genuine provenance and a mineral profile that sets your dishes apart.
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For Trade
For Wholesale & Distribution
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The Collection
Three Expressions.
One Extraordinary Lake.
Each variant captures a different character of Lac Assal — from everyday mineral depth to the finest finishing crystal.
Fine Mineral Salt
Everyday cooking
Coarse Crystal Salt
Grilling & curing
Fleur de Sel
Finishing salt
"Harvested From Africa's Lowest Point."
Lac Assal Salt · Red Sea Commodities Group